The RAYC has recently arranged affiliate membership with Hudson Wight, a new foul weather clothing company based in Cowes. Hudson Wight offer high quality, lightweight and affordable performance sail wear.

Members of the RAYC are now able to purchase Hudson Wight foul weather gear online at a discounted price. The club will also receive 15% commission (ex VAT) on every purchase. The RRP for a brand new set of foul weather clothing from Hudson Wight is around £300.

So if you need new kit why not support your club. All you have to do is order from their website and enter the discount code 'RAYC'. If you would like to try the gear on first then visit their shop on the Cowes Seafront, Isle of Wight.

Hudson Wight are providing the new foul weather clothing for Bombardier II this year and for St Barbara V for her transatlantic adventure training exercise next year.

"Took my new Hudson Wight's to Bermuda for race week, some may say a bit over the top, but as expected we had a couple of windy and wet days where I was glad to be well protected. They are light, well cut, with lots of extra pockets, and the hood is great, not big and baggy as is the case with other manufacturers. By far the best foul weather gear I have ever purchased."
Mark McNeill, Cowes.

For more testimonials or information on the kit see the Hudson Wight website at www.hudsonwight.com.